Recall 01V027000: 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Report received

Feb 5, 2001

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi america

Potentially affected

19,000vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Possible consequence

These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport33 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport97 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport63 complaints